Towelhead (2008) Movie Information:

Towelhead (2008) Directed by: Alan Ball Towelhead (2008) Written by: Alan Ball Towelhead (2008) Cast: Aaron Eckhart, Toni Collette, Maria Bello, Peter Macdissi, Summer Bishil Towelhead (2008) Produced by: Not available at this time

Towelhead (2008) Production Co.: Not available at this time Towelhead (2008) U.S. Distributor: Warner Independent Pictures Towelhead (2008) U.K. Distributor: Not available at this time U.S. Cinema Release Date: 8th Aug 2008 U.K. Cinema Release Date: Unknown Offical Site: Towelhead (2008) Official Site

Our Rating: User Rating:  Log in to rate this movie

Towelhead (2008) Synopsis:

"Towelhead" follows the dark, bold and shockingly funny life of Jasira, a 13-year-old Arab-American girl, as she navigates the confusing and frightening path of adolescence and her own sexual awakening.

When Jasira's mother sends her to Houston to live with her strict Lebanese father, she quickly learns that her new neighbors find her and her father a curiosity. Worse, her budding womanhood makes her traditional and hot-tempered father uncomfortable. Lonely in this new environment, Jasira seeks friendship and acceptance from her neighbors Mr. Vuoso, an Army reservist, and Melina, a meddling but caring expectant mother.

Thrown into an unfamiliar suburban world, Jasira must confront racism and hypocrisy at home and at school - and at the same time struggle to make sense of her raging hormones and newfound sexuality. Her boyfriend, Thomas, though a few years older, provides some comfort - but even that relationship causes problems when her father discovers that Thomas is black. Surrounded by adults who are just as lost as she is, Jasira yearns for understanding, even amidst often brutal acts.

Based on the critically acclaimed novel by Alicia Erian and written for the screen and directed by Alan Ball (Oscar® winning writer of "American Beauty" and creator of "Six Feet Under"), "Towelhead" stars Aaron Eckhart, Toni Collette, Maria Bello, Peter Macdissi and newcomer Summer Bishil as Jasira.

Towelhead (2008) Movie Trailers:

Towelhead (2008) Trailer: Flash Flash Trailer

Towelhead (2008) Movie Posters:

Towelhead (2008) Movie Stills:

No stills have been added for this movie

Towelhead (2008) Related News:

No news articles have been added for this movie

Towelhead (2008) DVD News:

No DVD news articles have been added for this movie

Towelhead (2008) Interviews:

No interviews have been added for this movie

Login or Register to discuss Towelhead (2008) in our forums.